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Yakima, WA vs Federal Way, WA

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- Federal Way is 0% more densely populated than Yakima.
- People are 6.7% more likely to be married in Federal Way.
- The Median Age is 3.4 years older in Federal Way.
 Yakima, WAFederal Way, WAUnited States
 Population96,26699,792329,725,481
 Female Population50.1%49.2%50.5%
 Male Population50.0%50.8%49.5%
 Median Age33.63738.4
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 Population - 201091,64789,524309,327,143
 Population - 200071,84583,259285,036,114
 Population - 199054,82767,554251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now31.3%15.7%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now72.0%42.6%30.8%
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 Population Density3,467.84,490.793.4
 Land Area27.822.23,531,905.4
 Water Area0.40.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Yakima, WAFederal Way, WAUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.4%6.9%5.9%
 Age 5 to 97.8%5.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.1%7.3%6.6%
 Age 15 to 174.9%3.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.0%4.2%4.0%
 Age 21 to 245.6%5.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.0%14.0%13.8%
 Age 35 to 4412.6%13.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.8%12.5%12.6%
 Age 55 to 594.8%6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 644.8%6.8%6.3%
 Age 65 to 748.2%8.5%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.2%3.6%4.5%
 Age 85 and over2.8%1.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Yakima, WAFederal Way, WAUnited States
 White45.6%39.9%59.4%
 Black1.4%16.6%12.2%
 Asian1.0%14.2%5.6%
 Native American0.9%0.6%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.9%2.2%0.2%
 Other0.2%0.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.6%9.2%3.2%
 Hispanic46.4%16.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Yakima, WAFederal Way, WAUnited States
 Married Population46.3%49.4%49.8%
     Currently Married43.8%47.5%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.5%1.9%1.8%
 Single Population53.7%50.6%50.2%
 Never Married36.1%35.8%33.8%
 Divorced11.3%10.7%10.8%
 Widowed6.4%4.1%5.6%
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 Household Size2.742.752.60
 Households34,28436,053124,010,992
 Family Households22,35024,24980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.4%31.1%30.5%
     Married couple, no children34.8%38.8%42.9%
 Non Family Households11,93411,80443,255,233
     Single householder, w/children24.4%18.1%15.8%
     Single householder, no children9.4%12.0%10.8%
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Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews
Jameson · Yakima, WA
I'd Move Here Again
Over 5 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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maryann · Hiawatha, IA
Possible Relocation
Over 8 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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James · Yakima, WA
High Desert of Yakima Valley
Over 11 years ago

Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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Reviews for Federal Way    14 Reviews
Donald · Sequim, WA
A hidden gem!
Over 5 years ago

A suburb of The Emerald City (Seattle, WA), Federal Way has become yet another go-to place for affluent travelers and transplants from states all over the nation. The  More

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fresa1 · Federal Way, WA
we want to move need help we just have 2 months
Over 10 years ago

I want to move my family to austin i havent bin there but we want some ware housing is affortable i have four boys age 6,3,2 and a baby of 2 months and ware theres jobs  More

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Koneko · Federal Way, WA
Cost of Living in Federal Way
Over 11 years ago

I have lived in Brooklyn NY, West Palm Beach & Port St Lucie, FL and now Federal Way, WA. While the cost of living here is higher than Florida, it is definitely lower  More

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